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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Electro Chemistry

Question:

The standard reduction potentials, Eo for the half reactions are:

Zn2+ + 2e→ Zn ; E= -0.76 V

Fe2+ + 2e- → Fe ;  Eo = -0.41 V

What is the standard emf of the cell involving the following reaction?

Fe2+ + Zn → Zn2+ + Fe

Options:

-0.35 V

+1.17 V

+0.35 V

-1.17 V

Correct Answer:

+0.35 V

Explanation:

E0cell = E0Fe2+/Fe - E0Zn2+/Zn

         = -0.41 - (-0.76) = -0.41 + 0.76 = 0.35 V